PM, EU Ambassadors Discuss EU-Armenia Cooperation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the delegation of Armenia-accredited EU Ambassadors, led by Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Peter Switalski. Noting the importance of a frank, open dialogue and cooperation in all areas, the Prime Minister stressed the need to share experience and inculcate European culture and practices in our country in the fields of business management, fight against corruption, protection of human rights and judicial reform. With regard to the... more »
PM: We must stand by the successful, by those shouldering a burden
At a meeting with the representatives of a number of domestic companies involved in the production and processing of agricultural products, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan discussed current problems and ways of developing the agricultural sector. “The government’s main function is to support instead of impeding business activities. Is agricultural policy correct or not; is the subsidy we provide right or not; are we to stand by everyone? What is the best way to provide... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes Nikolai Ryzkov
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Co-chair of Inter-Parliamentary Commission on Cooperation between the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia and the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Nikolai Ryzhkov. Greeting the guests, the Premier said to be greatly honored to welcome to the Office of Government Nikolai Ryzhkov who has made a valuable contribution to friendship between the Armenian and Russian peoples. Highly appreciative of the... more »
PM: NSS is set the task of being possibly objective and independent
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Director General of Austria’s National Bureau of Statistics Conrad Pesendorfer. Stressing the importance of official statistics in decision-making, the Prime Minister described as effective the cooperation between the national statistics services of Armenia and Austria in both bilateral and multilateral formats. Noting that any platform may go a long way toward boosting professional contacts and promoting exchange of experience, Karen... more »
Law-abiding taxpayers will be supported
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Premier evoked the question of having IT representatives operational at Armenia’s embassies in 15 countries in tune with the agreement reached with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Prime Minister noted that this platform should be used to allow the IT sector to act on behalf of the State. It will not be an additional expense for the ministry, as the... more »
PM receives Louis Pouzin - one of the forefathers of the Internet
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today French scientist, datagram inventor Louis Pouzin and his spouse Chantal Lebrument. Note that Mr. Pouzin is considered to be one of the forefathers of the Internet. He currently holds the post of Director General of Open-Ruth organization. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister congratulated Mr. Pouzin on receipt of RA President’s Annual Award in 2016 for outstanding contribution to the IT industry. Highlighting the need for... more »
Armenia-Italy Trade and Economic Cooperation Prospects Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Paolo Gentiloni, who is paying an official visit to Armenia. Noting that Italy is a friendly country for Armenia, the Prime Minister said to be pleased with the high level of political dialogue between the two countries. The Premier underscored that trade and economic relations fall short of the existing opportunities, and expressed confidence that there is much... more »
PM Highlights Programs Aimed at Improving IT Sector Quality
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the government continued to discuss the prospects of development of information and communication technologies (ICT). The meeting reviewed a number of programs and ideas, including in particular the establishment of a data center on the basis of cooperation between the State and the private sector, expanding the scope of activities on electronic platforms, building technology centers in the provinces (for example, in Gyumri and Vanadzor), and... more »
RA, NKR Prime Ministers Inspect Military Strongholds Refurbishment Activities
On a working visit to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan joined today Artsakh Defense Army Commander Levon Mnatsakanyan and Head of Government Arayik Harutyunyan to call at an armored unit under central control where they watched the tactical training of tank units. Then the prime ministers of the two Armenian States visited the military strongholds. Arriving at the frontline, the two heads of government got acquainted with the duty-bound soldiers’ living... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Meets NKR NA Speaker Ashot Ghulyan
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited today the NKR National Assembly, where he had a private meeting with Artsakh National Assembly Speaker Ashot Ghulyan. Then Prime Minister Karapetyan and Ashot Ghulyan met with the heads of parliamentary committees and factions. Welcoming the Prime Minister and the members of RA government, the NKR NA Speaker pointed out that the meeting’s format had been suggested by Karen Karapetyan. Mr Ghulyan said the meeting sought to discuss further steps... more »
